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Dog Race Days

Come out to Canterbury to enjoy a variety of dog breeds race against one another alongside live racing! The winners of each race will advance to the “Best in Show” Dog Day finals on Labor Day (Sunday, Sept. 1). See individual sections for dog applications.

Registration Ends May 1st. Dog selection is a Lottery System, NOT first come first serve. Please have all required vet records updated before applying for the races.

BULLDOGS & FRENCHIES
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Gates Open 11:30AM | First Post 1:00PM
Racing Regulations

  • Two adult owners, per dog, must be present in order to race.
  • No Kids will be allowed on the Track during the Dog Races.
  • No outside pets allowed, other than your registered dog.
  • Due to certain dog mixes, Canterbury Park holds the right to disqualify any dog that could have and unfair race advantage.

Sunday, May 26 (First Post 1:00PM)
If you would like YOUR Bulldog or Frenchie to race, please fill out an application.

REGISTER YOUR DOG HERE

BASSETS
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Gates Open 11:30AM | First Post 1:00PM
Racing Regulations

  • Two adult owners, per dog, must be present in order to race.
  • No Kids will be allowed on the Track during the Dog Races.
  • No outside pets allowed, other than your registered dog.
  • Due to certain dog mixes, Canterbury Park holds the right to disqualify any dog that could have and unfair race advantage.

Sunday, June 23 (First Post 1:00PM)
If you would like YOUR Basset Hound to race, please fill out an application.

REGISTER YOUR DOG HERE

WIENER DOGS
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Gates Open 11:30AM | First Post 1:00PM
Racing Regulations

  • Two adult owners, per dog, must be present in order to race.
  • No Kids will be allowed on the Track during the Dog Races.
  • No outside pets allowed, other than your registered dog.
  • Due to certain dog mixes, Canterbury Park holds the right to disqualify any dog that could have and unfair race advantage.

Thursday, July 4 (First Post 1:00PM)
If you would like YOUR Wiener Dog to race, please fill out an application.

REGISTER YOUR DOG HERE

NEW! MINIATURE POODLES & DOODLES
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Gates Open 11:30AM | First Post 1:00PM
Join us in welcoming Canterbury Park’s new furry friends at the Miniature Poodle & Doodle Races.

Racing Regulations

  • Two adult owners, per dog, must be present in order to race.
  • No Kids will be allowed on the Track during the Dog Races.
  • No outside pets allowed, other than your registered dog.
  • Due to certain dog mixes, Canterbury Park holds the right to disqualify any dog that could have and unfair race advantage.

Weight & Height Restriction:
Miniature Poodles: Max Weight: 15 lbs.   Max Height: 15 Inches
Miniature Doodles: Max Weight: 25 lbs.   Max Height: 18 Inches

Sunday, August 4 (First Post 1:00PM)
If you would like YOUR Dog to race, please fill out an application.

REGISTER YOUR DOG HERE

CORGIS
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Gates Open 11:30AM | First Post 1:00PM
Racing Regulations

  • Two adult owners, per dog, must be present in order to race.
  • No Kids will be allowed on the Track during the Dog Races.
  • No outside pets allowed, other than your registered dog.
  • Due to certain dog mixes, Canterbury Park holds the right to disqualify any dog that could have and unfair race advantage.

Sunday, August 18 (First Post 1:00PM)
If you would like YOUR Corgi to race, please fill out an application.

REGISTER YOUR DOG HERE

“Best in Show” Dog Days Championship
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Gates Open: 11:00AM | First Post 1:00PM
All breeds return to Canterbury Park for the ultimate doggy day experience! Watch all breeds race one another for a chance to be crowned the champion in their category.